This one day add-on course is for those individuals who want to get an introduction to pattern making.

• Pattern card stock selection and resources
• Pattern marking, scoring and cutting tools
• Rulers
• Walking The Gusset techniques

• Saddle stitching including stitching with and without casting

We will cover pattern making by hand using the Symmetry Method discussed in the book Leatherwork School by Ellen Valentine.  You will make a basic set of patterns for the passport wallet, valet tray, zip wallet and the clutch.  You will also get an introduction to computerized pattern making using Adobe Illustrator.

There are only 4 students per course so everyone will receive plenty of individual attention.

There are no dates scheduled due to Covid.  If you are interested in a beginner class, please email support@leatherworkschool.com to indicate your future interest.

Ellen Valentine’s studio in Aiken, SC (about 45 minutes from Augusta, GA).

• Coffee/Tea/Soda/Snack Self-Service Bar (please let us know your preferences!)

To book, go to the workshop page and add the course to your shopping list.  If a workshop you want is full, please email us at support@leatherworkschool.com and asked to be placed on the standby list in case of cancellations. In the event of a cancellation, the next person on the standby list will be contacted!

Once you complete your deposit, you will receive a Workshop Participant Agreement.  This includes payment receipt, balance due amounts and dates, session times, location details, travel arrangement recommendations and more.  Please see our Terms and Conditions page which includes our cancellation and refund policy.